If he can do it, so can I!

Subject: If he can do it, so can I! Sat 28 Jul 2007, 11:36 am

I have been thinking about learning to knit for a long time but could just never take that first step ( or stich?). But a local news station was featuring a group of knitters that was sitting at a Rockies baseball home game and amongst them was a man busily knitting and watching the game, soooo I guess its time for me Cool

I know there are lots of online sites for knitting - I am hoping to find some simple general instructions for getting started. I have a slight learning disorder that makes it hard to understand spoken directions, so I am hoping to be able to figure it out for myself by reading...
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Subject: Re: If he can do it, so can I! Sat 28 Jul 2007, 1:38 pm

Thats so odd you post this,,I just recieved a local magazine about classes the city offers,,and knitting and crocheting are one of the classes.I was thinking of a crocht class becaise I know the simple basics of it,,just never really accomplished a item,,although have tried many times!
I think on here Skin is a great knitter,,she could prob help you the most,,I sont know who else kits though.Good luck,,Im sure you will do great!

Subject: Re: If he can do it, so can I! Sat 28 Jul 2007, 5:10 pm

spirit, this is such a wonderfully relaxing and creative craft, I think it's great that you're interested in learning.
I found links to a few sites with picture instructions (as well as written). Some sites 'cast on' using one needle only and a finger which I don't think gives such a good finish. The following links show '2' needle 'cast on' which gives a much neater edge and is what I use. My aunt (who was a wonderful knitter) always told me to knit (or purl) into the back of each stitch on the 'first row only' as it gives a neater and tighter finish, so I have always done this also.
I was lucky to have been taught at primary school (by nuns), I think it's much easier in a group where there are others to help you if you don't understand something and being able to actually watch how others do the task makes it much easier to comprehend and copy. If you can find a class you should join up...check out the library.
I used to knit clothing items, especially for my son when he was small (I love handknit arans) but there's not much call for them in tropical Queensland! I stopped knitting for several years, especially after emigrating to Australia but I have since rediscovered 'the love' for it! I tend to knit smaller items now, such as scarves for gifts etc. Good luck, I hope you go ahead, it's very enjoyable Very Happy

http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-search.cgi?store=/stores/eyarn&faqKey=83

http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_kn.php3
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Subject: Re: If he can do it, so can I! Sat 28 Jul 2007, 9:00 pm

Thanks, Donna and Skinflint for your feedback....those sites look good Skin- I will study them more and make up a list of beginning supplies and get them this coming week. Donna, maybe if we start at about the same time we can give each other support. I know there have been times when I wish I had something to do with my hands and use that time more effectively and this could certainly be an answer. Am excited now bounce

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Subject: Re: If he can do it, so can I! Sat 28 Jul 2007, 9:17 pm

I went to a estate sale today that was posted on freecycle.The lady was giving away whatever didnt sale between 3 and 4.We loaded up quite a bit of stuff,,but one of the boxes had 6 different balls of yarn! God sees to it to keep my hand busy!!

Subject: Re: If he can do it, so can I! Sat 28 Jul 2007, 10:00 pm

Well Carol, good luck to you with your knitting. This is something I never quite got. I think it is great you are going to try!
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Subject: Re: If he can do it, so can I! Sat 28 Jul 2007, 11:37 pm

I starting lesson again in September .. I am going to learn somehow ,, I wonder if I have a knitting block.
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Good luck to all you knitters...LOL...That is something I don't think I'll try...it looks so hard!

Subject: Re: If he can do it, so can I! Sun 29 Jul 2007, 6:24 am

Good luck to you also Gayla
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Subject: Re: If he can do it, so can I! Sun 29 Jul 2007, 8:13 pm

Wow, Donna, you had fun at that estate sale, and have some yarn to start with And Gayla, am glad you are going to keep at the lessons....I almost forgot but I am now remembering having some beginning lessons in 7th grade home ec class but can't remember what I ended making- maybe slippers, not sure.....lonnnng time ago Shocked

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Love is a fruit, in season at all times and within the reach of every hand. Anyone may gather it and no limit is set. ~ Mother Teresa